DUI / DWI

Attorney Charles L. Waechter, Maryland's Best Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer, Can Help

If you are facing a drunk driving charge in the state of Maryland, you need an attorney who has over 19 years of experience defending against DUI / DWI charges in all the jurisdictions throughout Maryland.

Maryland's driving while under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) laws are harsh.  Conviction for a DUI requires a .08 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), and a conviction for DWI requires a .07 Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), and both carry damaging consequences for your future.  Even if you pass the field sobriety test, you can still be convicted if you appeared to be or acted intoxicated at the time of testing. 

The maximum penalties for DUI / DWI are:

• A Driving While Under the Influence (DUI) conviction can carry up to 1 year in prison and a $1000 fine.  Both the jail time and the fines will double on your second DUI conviction, and triple on a third DUI conviction.
• A Driving While Impaired (DWI) conviction can carry 60 days in jail and a $500 fine.  For second time offenders, the jail time doubles in addition to the $500 fine.

You can't afford those kinds of penalties.  Our defense strategies examine the circumstances of your initial vehicle stop to ensure there was cause to pull you over.  We also investigate the testing procedures to make sure they were administered in accordance with the law.  For example, the breathalyzer may not have been calibrated for accuracy, or you may not have been under observation for the required period of time.  Any discrepancy in either the initial pullover or during the field sobriety test may result in having the charges against you reduced or dropped altogether.

We care about our clients’ legal defense as well as their personal recovery.  We can help clients find help to cope with their substance abuse problems through our network of chemical treatment facilities.

A lawyer who has both the defense experience and the knowledge of the local jurisdictions can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case.  With 19 years of DUI / DWI defense experience, we know how to help your case.  The consequences can vary greatly, and our defense strategies are tailored to achieve the best outcomes possible under your individual circumstances.  We'll make sure your rights are protected every step of the way.

We also defend other serious traffic violations, such as driving with a revoked or suspended license, or driving while impaired by prescription or illegal drugs.

For an aggressive defense attorney for your DUI / DWI charges,
call Charles L. Waechter at 410-242-4745

Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter
1435 Sulphur Spring Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21227
Phone: 410-242-4745
Fax: 410-242-4764
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